Gov. Martin O’Malley Announces Run for President

[Faygo Kid]

Source: ABC News

Former Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley announced during a rally this morning that he will seek the 2016 Democratic nomination for the presidency.

"Today, to you, and to all who can hear my voice, I declare that I am a candidate for the president of the United States and I'm running for you," O'Malley said.

"The American Dream we share, its powerful history, its current condition, and most importantly, its urgent need for rebuilding," he continued. . .

Read more: http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/gov-martin-omalley-announces-run-president/story?id=31411049

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We have Bernie, Hillary and O'Malley. Three very credible candidates. The GOP has a way overpacked Hollyweird Squares clown car.

[elleng]

1. Sunday on 'This Week!'

O'Malley was scheduled to sit down for an exclusive interview with ABC News' Chief Anchor George Stephanopoulos today. The interview will air Sunday on "This Week."

[vi5]

2. Don't know much about him...

But I'm glad to have another person running. The more the better, especially since unlike the GOP field ours won't be a race to pander to the lowest common denominator.

[elleng]

3. Lots of info here, vi5.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1281

[PatrynXX]

4. 2 conservatives and 1 liberal running for Democrat

smh can we even this out now and put Elizabeth Warren in. need another liberal in the field.

[rhett o rick]

5. I hope this doesn't give the media an excuse to ignore Sanders more than now.

Easier when there are more candidates. We need to figure out how to get the word out in spite of the Corp-Media.

[cui bono]

6. From some comments I've read on DU I thought O'Malley was a liberal.

Is he conservative?

[Andy823]

7. No he is not a conservative

Those who say so don't know what they are talking about.

[cui bono]

11. Yeah, I've now read that he wants to re-instate Glass-Steagall

and also questions why no one on Wall Street was prosecuted for ruining our economy.

[FSogol]

13. He's pro-education, pro-union, and anti-TPP. n/t

[mvd]

19. I have only seen one conservative position - that he is against legalizing marijuana

He also had a tough on crime policy in Baltimore, but is against the death penalty. So not conservative - he's not the reliable progressive Sanders is, but likely is left of Clinton.

[FSogol]

20. He authorized medical mj in the state, but held off on approving recreational use.

He said Colorado and Washington are providing info on the effects and that he didn't want MD to be a test case.

He did sign legislation that allows the police to write citations for marijuana possession instead of making arrests.

Hardly conservative positions.

[mvd]

24. Well "conservative" here is relative

Compared to some other Dems, he is not so liberal on it. But he is good on most things.

[Cha]

15. There's a lot of that going around here. They must think it sounds good and will help Bernie..

but, it won't. Their cheap ignorant shots in the name of Bernie does him no good.

[bigdarryl]

9. Anyone of those so called conservative dems are better than

Any crazy ass nut job republican running

[vi5]

10. On what issues is O'Malley conservative?

Looking at his positions it seems he's slightly more liberal than Hillary. I realize that's not saying a whole hell of a lot, but I didn't see anything in the quick look I did that would make me go "Ugh" other than thinking Nuclear Iran is the biggest threat to world peace or something to that effect (but at the same time saying he supported the presidents deal).

Sounds to me like he's not Bernie or Elizabeth, but also not Hillary (which at this point is one of my main criteria in a candidate).

[FSogol]

12. None. Here's why I support him:

Martin O'Malley:

1. Ended death penalty in Maryland
2. Prevented fracking in Maryland and put regulations in the way to prevent next GOP Gov Hogan from easily allowing fracking.
3. Provided health insurance for 380,000
4. Reduced infant mortality to an all time low.
5. Provided meals to thousands of hungry children and moved toward a goal for eradicating childhood hunger.
6. Enacted a $10.10 living wage and a $11. minimum wage for State workers.
7. Supporter the Dream Act
8. Cut income taxes for 86% of Marylanders (raised taxes on the rich).
9. Reformed Maryland’s tax code to make it more progressive.
10. Enacted some of the nation’s most comprehensive reforms to protect homeowners from foreclosure.

There is a lot more, but I'll only add that Mother Jones magazine called him the best candidate on environmental issues.
Article here:
http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2014/12/martin-omalley-longshot-presidential-candidate-and-real-climate-hawk

[lovemydog]

17. Thank you. I appreciate good information.

I'm looking forward to hearing more from Martin O'Malley. Some people I like in Maryland like him a lot. Best of luck to his campaign!

[FSogol]

22. Thanks. n/t

[vi5]

21. Sounds really good to me....

Thanks for the information.

[FSogol]

23. You're welcome. Check out DU's O'Malley group for more info:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1281

[red dog 1]

8. The more the merrier!

I wish Rep. Alan Grayson (D-FLA) would run.

[CountAllVotes]

14. K&R!!!

Go Gov. O'Malley!!

& recommend.

[silvershadow]

16. If Bernie fizzles, I will take a look. But not until. nt

[lovemydog]

18. I look forward to a healthy campaign

with everyone here debating the issues like adults then rallying around the democratic nominee for President.

Wait. Who am I kidding?

I look forward to a healthy campaign between the candidates.

With many here creating more drama and bullshit!